ICA Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations (Nitec/Higher Nitec)

MHA - Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security agency in Singapore is seeking Trainees for its WSDip programme, aimed at producing law enforcement officers in border security. Ideal candidates are NITEC or Higher NITEC holders, who are physically fit and possess leadership qualities. The role involves monitoring borders, managing potential threats, and offers additional benefits such as a competitive salary and bonuses. Successful candidates can expect career progression within the agency.

Benefits

Annual increments

Performance bonuses

14 to 21 days vacation leave

Medical & dental subsidies

Employee welfare benefits

Group insurances

Qualifications

• NITEC or Higher NITEC holders are eligible for the WSDip programme.
• Must be physically fit and possess normal colour vision.
• Possess normal colour vision.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce laws in border security as a law enforcement officer.
• Monitor and screen people, vehicles, and goods at Singapore's borders.
• Intercept potential threats before they reach Singapore.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Initiative

Versatility

Physical fitness (PES A or B)

Normal colour vision

Education

NITEC Certification with GPA at least 2.0

Higher NITEC Certification

Job description

What the role is:

The WSDip programme is a good choice for those who are at the crossroads between studying and working after graduating from ITE as it has the best of both worlds. NITEC or Higher NITEC holders who are keen to join the workforce after graduating can consider enrolling for a WSDip course as they can work and draw a salary while earning a diploma in the process. The same can be said for NITEC or Higher NITEC graduates who want to further their education as the WSDip allows them to not only pursue their studies at no cost, but also get a monthly salary. [ STARTING SALARY] Higher Nitec, Nitec holders - $2,200 to $2,526*Starting salary will vary according to assessment during interview, relevant work experience and completion of full‑time National Service. [ $30,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ] Newly appointed Direct Entry Sergeant will receive a sign‑on bonus of $30,000, with $12,000 paid upon signing on and $18,000 upon confirmation after a one‑year probation. Graduates can expect to find stable full‑time employment with ICA, where they can enjoy an attractive remuneration package which consists a potential base monthly salary of around S$2,000 with additional allowances up to $800 and an annual bonus of up to 3.4 months.

During their 2.5‑year stint as a full‑time employee at ICA, they can reap benefits like:

• Annual increments
• Performance bonuses
• 14 to 21 days vacation leave
• Medical & dental Subsidies
• Employee welfare benefits
• Group insurances

There are also a multitude of ways where trainees can progress after the programme, be it in their career, education, or both. Upon completing the WSDip, trainees who continue with ICA will move on and be deployed to specialised roles with higher ranks. This includes roles like Assessment & Investigation Officer, Radiographic Image Analyst, First Response Team Officer, to name a few.

What you will be working on:

Trainees under the course will join ICA and become law enforcement officers responsible for implementing and enforcing laws in border security. Duties and responsibilities include deploying your skills and intuition, monitoring and screening people, vehicles and goods that pass through Singapore’s borders and intercepting potential threats before they reach our shores. This will constitute 80 per cent of the course, while the remaining 20 per cent will be off‑the‑job training on campus.

What we are looking for:

• Any NITEC Certification with a GPA score of at least 2.0; or
• Any Higher NITEC Certification
• Physically Fit (Preferably PES A or B for male applicants)
• Normal Colour Vision
• Possess qualities of leadership, initiative and versatility

About MHA - Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

ICA is Singapore's lead agency in border security and our country's first line of defence against security and immigration threats. The checkpoints at our borders play a crucial part in ensuring the security and safety of Singapore. The relentless vigilance of our ICA officers and heightened security checks ensure that the safety of our country is assured. If you aspire to make a difference to our nation's security, come join us now!